APM Terminals has recently made landmark investments in five of its terminals in Latin America, Africa and Europe to better serve its future customers. From shore bridges to tyre gantry cranes to electric harbour tractors, the acquisition of more than 240 new terminal equipment will help Maersk Terminals to further enhance its operational operations at its numerous terminals in Europe, Africa and Latin America.

Olaf Gelhausen, Chief Operating Officer, Maersk Terminals, said, ‘To meet our customers’ needs and realise the growth strategy of the Maersk Terminals business, we are employing cutting-edge products and technologies to increase the capacity of our terminals. The agreements we have signed with Zhenhua Heavy Industry, Sany Heavy Industry, Kuenz, Shaanxi Heavy Trucks and ABB will help us improve operational efficiency and sustainability."

Maersk and crane manufacturer Zhenhua Heavy Industry signed an agreement in The Hague on 18 April, under which Zhenhua Heavy Industry will supply 12 shore bridges for APMT Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II terminal, four shore bridges for APMT MedPort Tangier terminal in Morocco, two shore bridges and nine tyre gantry cranes for APMT Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT), as well as APMT Lazaro Cardenas terminal with 6 automated rail cranes and 14 one-over-one hybrid straddle carriers. The signing of this contract also witnesses the 20-year partnership between Maersk Terminals and Zhenhua Heavy Industry in the field of state-of-the-art terminal equipment.
  Mr. Yu Ruikai, Chairman of Zhenhua Heavy Industry, said:We continue to uphold the principles of openness and trust, and work together to promote lean management and continuous improvement to optimise the entire project delivery process, which will result in shorter lead times and an optimised supply chain for spare parts.

Brazil's Suape terminal achieves 100 per cent equipment electrification

Maersk Terminals and Sany Heavy Industries formally signed an agreement in The Hague on 25 April for the latter to supply equipment for the former's new terminal in Suape, Brazil. The two companies also signed a global framework agreement on harbour cranes. Sany will supply Maersk's Suap terminal with two telehandlers, seven telehandler tyre gantry cranes, two electric frontal cranes, two electric empty container stackers, one electric forklift and 14 electric tractors.

　　"We are developing a world-leading terminal in Suape to better connect the north-east of Brazil. As the first 100% electrified terminal in Latin America, we aim to create an outstanding experience for our local customers by providing them with a safe, competitive and environmentally friendly solution." Olaf Gelhausen, COO of Maersk Terminals, added.

　　Mr Fu Weizhong, Chief Executive Officer of Sany Offshore Heavy Industries, said, ‘We are very pleased to supply electrical equipment to Suapu Terminal that meets the requirements of Maersk Terminals’ global strategy to electrify and reduce carbon emissions in its operations. The Trinity team is ready and prepared to support Maersk Terminals in achieving sustainable and operational excellence."

　Brazil's Suape terminal will be the first 100 per cent electrified terminal in Latin America and will be operational by 2026.

Milestone major investment

　　In March this year, Kuenz and ABB entered into a co-operation with Maersk Terminals for the supply of 62 automated rail cranes and one intermodal yard crane for the expansion of APMT Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II terminal. The agreement is Maersk Terminals' largest crane order in Europe to date and will help double the terminal's capacity by 2027.

　　In the same month, Suez Canal Container Terminal signed an agreement with Shaanxi Automotive Heavy Trucks, which will supply the former with 90 tractors, five empty container stackers and three forklifts to support the terminal's expansion. Currently, the annual throughput of Suez Canal Container Terminal is four million TEUs, and two million TEUs will be added in the future.　

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